Shabbona Elementary

Mrs. Goodman's 1st grade students participated in a discovery Eureka Math lesson. They were given a group of objects and containers. Their task was to find out how many objects they had and explain how they figured it out.

3rd grade students got to use the STEM bins in Library!

3rd graders wrote a 2 paragraph essay on why and how scientists explore the sea. They were so excited to read their essays and share their illustrations with some first graders!

Our PTA would like to organize a caramel apple and popcorn bar for staff during Conferences. If you are interested in helping out, here is the sign up to bring donations: https://signup.com/go/ZqSryCF

They are asking donations to be brought in by Friday, November 6.

Thank you!

Second graders in Mrs. Studebaker's class working on Repeated Addition/Multiplication using Skittles in guided groups as they practice their STAR Goals!

Officer Andy came to talk to 1st grade during a community helpers lesson.

Grab your family, blankets, and pillows and join us for a spooktacular night of fun featuring the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus! 🧙‍♀️🎃👻

📅 Date: 10/16/2026
⏰ Time: Doors open at 5:30 & 6:15 Movie Starts
📍 Location: BUGC
💰 Tickets: $5 per person
👶 Children under 3 are FREE!
🍿 Concessions will be available for purchase, so come hungry and enjoy some movie-night treats! Pizza, hot dogs, chips, soda and water will be available.
🎁 SILENT AUCTION! While you're here, be sure to check out our silent auction featuring a variety of fun items and baskets.


🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:

Link to Purchase Tickets!



We hope to see you there!

BESD53 PTA

Vote for your favorite movie for PTA Family Movie Night!

Indoor Recess the 2nd week of school- no problem for these Tigers! 🐯 🐾

1st grade Tigers during morning check-in and Skills Lessons. Shabbona teachers use Be Good People curriculum each morning to check-in with students and teach important life skills. 🐾

Our Tigers are learning The Tiger Way 🐾

Welcome Back, Tigers!

Welcome Back! We can't wait to see you all! Please see the attached link for important information about our school. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ujQSgwWX5gmeRcWTJtw_xxaWz4wqG7ZTC_oA9Wf4EN0/edit?usp=drivesdk

Join us in welcoming our new staff!
Next, Ms. Beckwith- Sign Language Interpreter

Join us in welcoming our new staff!
Next, Ms. Hensch- Teacher's Assistant

Reminder Parents and Guardians!

Registration and Residency must be completed by tomorrow, August 14th, 2026. If you do not complete both steps, access to your student's schedule will not be available and they can not start school until completing both steps.

If you are not able to complete these steps by August 14th, appointments will be available again starting August 24th with your student's school.

For further information on requirements please check our website: https://www.besd53.org/page/besd53-registration

Join us in welcoming our new staff!
Next, Ms. Grace- Special Education